There are 7 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ALO - MCI
7h 2m$126–619Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0154S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
10h 6m$48–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cedar Falls to Kansas City-MCI295.7 mi
5h 24mDrive 295.7 mi
- Drive from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI)car 295.7 mi
5h 24m$54–78Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
5h 35m$223–1,218Drive to Rochester, fly
- Drive from Cedar Falls to Rochester-Airport-RSTcar
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI)plane RST - MCI
5h 51m$110–579Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Cedar Falls to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCW - MCI
6h 13m$125–672
Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI). However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Waterloo, Des Moines and East Village - Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Cedar Falls and Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 261 miles. The road distance is 297.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI), including transfers.
Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 6m.
Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI) is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Cedar Falls to Kansas City Airport (MCI).
What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kansas City (MCI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay C in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Mason City to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from Rochester to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cedar Falls to Kansas City-MCI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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